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Flax (linseed) Linum usitatissimum Botanical Classification flaxseed Family Linaceae Genus and specie Linum usitatissimum Other names Flax and linseed. Description of the herb flaxseed kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products Flax is an annual herb with narrow grey-green leaves and sky-blue round flowers which appear in summer. Spherical capsules containing the shiny, oval and flat seeds follow the flowers. Parts used The ripe dried seeds are used. Properties Flax is a sweet herb that has laxative and expectorant qualities, alssoothing irritated tissues. The herb helps tcontrol coughing and trelieve pain. The external wall of the outer seed contain high amounts of mucilage, while the seed itself contains high amounts of linoleic acid as well as a-linolenic acid, proteins, fibers, sterols and triterpenes. Therapeutic uses chest complaints Internal use Crushed (not ground) flax seed is used in the treatment of severe cases of chronic constipation (usually mixed intbreakfast cereals and taken with lots of liquid), gastritis and enteritis. It is alshelpful trelieve the symptoms of spastic colon, spasmodic colitis as well as diverticulitis. Some folk remedies alsuse it for laryngitis, chronic bronchial complaints, coughs and sore throats. Can be used as a dietary supplement thelp treat eczema, menstrual problems, hardening of the arteries and the oil for rheumatoid arthritis. Flaxseed oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds and is high in essential fatty acids. Studies have shown that taking it internally can reduce the pain, swelling, inflammation and discomfort of arthritis, as well as reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Flaxseed is added tbreads, used as a coffee substitute and the sprouts are used for salads. External use Crushed seeds form an ingredient in a poultice ttreat chest complaints and pleurisy. A poultice has an antibiotic effect and is useful ttreat local inflammation, such as boils, abscesses, eczema and skin ulcers. Aromatherapy and essential oil use Although it does not produce an "essential oil" as the oil extracted from the seeds is a "fixed" oil - it can however be used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy. Safety precautions and warnings arthritis None noted. |
